Institute of Information Science, Academia Sinica

In this talk, I will share my journey from being an international student to becoming an established researcher in Taiwan, where I pursued both my master's and PhD before embarking on a career as a professor. Drawing on over five years of experience in Taiwan's academic environment, I will discuss how to leverage Taiwan's research ecosystem to advance scientific discovery, including accessing cutting-edge facilities, building collaborations, and securing funding for research. I will also share insights into the challenges and strategies for conducting impactful research, publishing in high-impact journals, and developing a research portfolio that gains recognition both locally and internationally. Furthermore, I will provide guidance on balancing academic responsibilities with research, and offer advice on building a strong academic profile that paves the way for becoming a well-known researcher in your field. This talk will be particularly valuable for international students aiming to build a successful research career in Taiwan.

I am currently an Associate Professor with the Professional Master Program in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University (TMU), Taiwan. I am also a joint Associate Professor with the International Master/PhD Program in Medicine (IGPM-TMU), International Ph.D. Program for Cell Therapy and Regeneration Medicine (IPCTRM-TMU) and TMU Research Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine.

Prior to joining TMU, I was a Research Fellow at the Medical Humanities Research Cluster, School of Humanities, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. I received my MS and PhD degree in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Graduate Program in Biomedical Informatics, Yuan Ze University (YZU), Taiwan.